þagnarbindindi

== Icelandic == === Etymology === From þögn +‎ bindindi, literally “a period of abstinence in which one keeps silent”. === Noun === þagnarbindindi n (genitive singular þagnarbindindis, no plural) a temporary vow of silence, a period in which a person or a group intentionally does not utter a single word, quiet time (in a classroom) ==== Usage notes ==== Often used by elementary school teachers ("Einn, tveir, og þagnarbindindi!" – "Everybody, a period of complete silence in one, two, and ...") in order to turn staying silent into a game. ==== Declension ==== ==== See also ==== þagnarskylda bindindismaður